Deep inside, your heart beats with curiosity—a relentless desire to reach for your dreams and become who you want to be. At Edgewood, the heart of your success lies in forging your own path.
TheEdgewood Experience
Edgewood is more than a college. It’s a community filled with people ready to guide you and become your biggest supporters as you shape your journey. A place where you belong.
AcademicsWhat Sets Us Apart
We care deeply about you and your success—both now and in the future. We make decisions based on your professional goals, dreams, and interests. You can expect engaging academic content, and dedicated staff who work one-on-one with you.
Financial AidMake Your Dreams a Reality
With the right financial help, you can make your college education dreams come true. Start by filling out a FAFSA form to help you qualify for grants, loans, and scholarships. We’re here to help you get the most aid possible.
AthleticsWhere Your Heart Races
Whether you’re cheering on the Eagles or experiencing those moments in competition—the first win, the first time you step onto the court, field, pitch, or mound, and the last few seconds of the game when you score—this is when your heart races.
A Vibrant CommunityWhere Your Heart Thrives
Understanding who you are and where you want to thrive—both academically and personally—begins with what’s in your heart. You’ll learn and experience life among friends and a supportive community of faculty and staff who want to see you succeed.
You’ll discover what you are passionate about—in a place where you’ll be supported, challenged, and connected. What will be your Edgewood University story?
Our beautiful campus is next to Lake Wingra and in the heart of our bustling state capital, Madison, Wisconsin. It’s a city known for its inquisitive minds and inclusive spirits, ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. Adventure and nature are just steps away from our campus. And if you seek the city life, you’ll find farmer’s markets, museums, live music, and more nearby.
Lake Wingra
Biking & Hiking Trails
Dane County Farmers Market
Madison, WI
Henry Vilas Zoo
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
We’re sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, a community of learners that affirm its Catholic heritage and its respect for other religious traditions.
Inspired by our Dominican traditions, our focus is on creating a caring and inclusive community where you can unleash your intellect, spirit, imagination, and heart. We help you become a leader who embraces and reflects our diverse world, serves others, and engages in a lifelong search for truth both personally and professionally.
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Building Our Bridge to Healthcare’s Future: The MHA Advisory Board
Edgewood University’s MHA program prepares emerging leaders for a dynamic healthcare landscape with a curriculum shaped by top industry experts. Learn more.
Janet McCord Receives Fulbright Specialist Award
Madison, Wis. (December 22, 2025) – Janet McCord, Ph.D., Professor of Thanatology at Edgewood University, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award. The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board made the announcement earlier this fall. Dr. McCord will complete a project at Universidade de Aveiro in Portugal that aims to exchange knowledge and establish partnerships benefiting participants, institutions, and communities both in the U.S. and overseas through a variety of educational and training activities within education.
Edgewood University and Madison Schools Launch Mathematics Partnership
Madison, Wis. (December 19, 2025) – Edgewood University and the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) have launched a new partnership that will expand access to dual credit mathematics courses for high school students and provide enhanced training and credentialing for MMSD educators. The initiative will support a cohort of up to 25 MMSD teachers in earning the qualifications needed to …